Duty Manager

SSP; Guildford; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted Parking

Discounted meals

Employee discounts

Friends and Family Discount App

Training & development

Health & wellbeing support

Job summary

SSP at Gatwick Airport North Terminal, in partnership with M&S, is seeking a Retail Duty Manager to oversee opening, closing and daily operations, solving issues on the fly and ensuring smooth store performance.

Lead a busy team across shifts, maintain high energy and a positive atmosphere, and be the go-to person for customer and colleague queries. Great training and development opportunities apply, with employee discounts and travel-friendly benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team in Retail or Hospitality.
• Willingness to work a variety of shifts including weekends and holidays.
• Strong customer service orientation and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of opening, closing, and daily store operations.
• Lead the team during busy shifts and maintain a positive atmosphere.
• Be the go-to person for customer and team queries and issues.
• Monitor store performance and contribute to improvements.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer service

Shift flexibility

Job description

About the Role

RETAIL DUTY MANAGER - M&S Gatwick Airport North Terminal

Pay Rate: £14.25 per hour + as a little incentive, you will earn anextra £1.50 per hourfor hours worked between midnight and 6 am, bringing your rate of pay to £15.75 per hour.

Shift Pattern: Full-Time (30+hrs). Shifts between 6:30am - 11:30pm, any 5 shifts out of 7. Working flexiblyacross weekdays, weekends, bank and public holidays.

Join our Retail Team as a Duty Manager where the energy’s high and the vibe is friendly! SSP works with M&S to serve thousands of happy customers in airports and train stations across the UK & Ireland. Every shift is a chance to meet new people and learn something new - perfect for people who love to stay on the go!

About You:

• Retail moves fast - and so do you! If you thrive on action, love leading people, and want to make an impact every day, our Retail Duty Manager role has got your name on it!
• Due to some responsibilities within the Retail Duty Managerrole, applicants willneed to be 18 years of age or over to perform certain tasks or work on certain shifts.

About the Retail Duty Manager Role:

• Take ownership of opening, closing, and daily operations while solving problems on the fly.
• Lead your team through busy shifts, keeping the energy high and the atmosphere positive.
• Inspire your team to deliver great customer service, be the go-to person for customer and team queries.
• Results focussed, staying informed about unit performance and championing improvements.
• Previous experience leading a teamin a busy Hospitality or Retail environment is ideal!

AS A RETAIL DUTY MANAGER WE WILL OFFER YOU:

• Discounted Parking whilst on shift
• Discounted Meal while on shifts.
• Employee Discounts.
• Friends and Family Discount App.
• Award-winning training, apprenticeships and development programs.
• Health & Wellbeing Support.
• A fast-paced, rewarding role where you’ll lead great people and shape the atmosphere every shift.

At SSP, we value diversity and are committed to building a team that reflects a variety of skills, talents, and backgrounds.